Italian Pork Stew Recipe

Name: Italian Pork Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried great northern beans; 6 cups cold water; 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage; 1 lb lean boneless pork, cut into cubes; 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions; 1 1/2 cups carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1/3 cup tomato paste (1/2 of a 6 oz. can); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups dried great northern beans
6 cups cold water
8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
1 lb lean boneless pork, cut into cubes
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions
1 1/2 cups carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup tomato paste (1/2 of a 6 oz. can)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1
Rinse the beans, and drain.
2
In a large saucepan combine the beans and the 6 cups of water, and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 10 minute.
4
Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
5
Drain and rinse beans, then transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker.
6
In a large skillet cook the sausage over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up the sausage as it cooks. Drain off the fat.
7
Transfer the sausage to the slow cooker.
8
In the same skillet cook the pork, half at a time, until pork is not longer pink. Drain off fat.
9
Transfer pork to slow cooker.
10
Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the slow cooker.
11
Stir in the 3 cups of water, bouillon granules, thyme, and oregano.
12
Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3 1/2-4 hours.
13
If using low setting, turn slow cooker to high after the 7-8 hours.
14
Stir the wine into the tomato paste and add the mixture to the slow cooker along with the parsley.
15
Cover and cook for 15 min more.

626

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried great northern beans, 6 cups cold water, 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage, 1 lb lean boneless pork, cut into cubes, and more.

Yes, Italian Pork Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Pork Stew

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